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BU08 YWJ

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,795 mi
Last recorded93,795 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 YWJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 93,795 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel slightly damaged

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

tape on both front head light lenses

Fail 16 Jan 2020 93,795 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel slightly damaged

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

oil level low on min

tape on both front head light lenses

Pass 7 Jan 2019 83,533 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (5.2.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2019 83,533 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (5.2.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2018 72,752 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

under tray fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2018 72,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and 0mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2017 64,789 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 64,743 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 56,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1,8 mm left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1,8 mm left (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 49,547 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 41,566 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 41,558 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 34,883 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside reg bulb starting to go dull

Pass 17 Jan 2012 28,419 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

offside front tyre starting to wear thin on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2011 19,687 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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BU08 YWJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU08 YWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU08 YWJ registered?

BU08 YWJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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